Double-degree scheme

1st semester – winter

2nd semester – summer

3rd semester – winter

4th semester – summer

Semester 1 - ZAGREB, CROATIA

Course Course code ECTS Condition Objectives
Sedimentology
27336
5
Mandatory
To acquire the main techniques in defining sedimentary facies, to recognize sedimentation processes, to recognize the basic features of modern and palaeo- depositional environments, to recognize and interpret characteristic sedimentary sequences, to analyse all elements present in the sedimentary environment and interpret possible depositional environment
Mineral Deposits Exploration
27232
5
Mandatory
The objective of the course is to get acquainted with geological methods of exploring mineral deposits and their evaluation.
Petroleum Geology
27363
5
Mandatory
The goal is to acquire specific knowledge and skills in the field of petroleum geology, which are intended to prepare the students, future engineers for all aspects of exploration and exploitation of oil, gas, condensate and geothermal waters as well as for professional interaction with engineers of related professions in teamwork.
Engineering Geological Investigations
27366
5
Mandatory
The objective is to adopt basic knowledge about engineering geological investigations for the purpose of design in civil engineering and mining.
Exploration Geochemistry
80459
4
Elective
Students will be introduced to the basic principles of geochemical prospecting, i.e., finding the geochemical anomaly caused by the weathering of the ore deposit. Students will be introduced to the behavior of trace elements in surface environments, sampling media (soil, water, sediment, plant rocks), chemical analysis of geological materials (AAS, ICP), statistical methods and interpretation of geochemical data. Students will develop their communication skills through oral presentation and writing reports related to project assignments.
Remote sensing of mineral resources
900044
3
Elective
Students will acquire basic knowledge from remote sensing, with an emphasis on their application in mineral exploration. To enable students to independently collect and analyse multispectral, hyperspectral and radar satellite images required for analysis at surface mineral resources. Introduce students to the automatic supervised and unsupervised classification of satellite images in the analysis of surface mineral raw materials.
GIS in Exploration of Mineral Resources
900036
3
Elective
Master all significant options in GIS software while solving specific examples from the profession. Acquiring the knowledge needed to develop your own GIS projects. Advanced use of geoinformatics on computer and mobile platform. Visualization of GIS projects for the purpose of making cartographic contents of diploma theses.

Semester 2 - ZAGREB, CROATIA

Course Course code ECTS Condition Objectives
Seismotectonics
27089
4
Mandatory
To describe the basics on seismotectonics in different geodynamic settings on Earth, in particular in Croatia, in circum Adriatic region and in the Eastern Mediterranean, and to provide students general knowledge on field and lab methods used in evaluation of seismicity and seismic hazard, assessment of recent tectonic movements on local and regional scale, active stress regimes in the Earth’s crust, and in identification and characterization of active, seismogenic faults and seismogenic sources.
Regional Hydrogeology
27196
4
Mandatory
Hydrogeological interpretations on a regional scale and the acquisition of skills in presenting hydrogeological features and calculating groundwater reserves. The student will acquire basic knowledge about the aquifer systems of the Republic of Croatia and strategic groundwater reserves.
Industrial Mineral Deposits and Applications
27232
5
Elective
The objective of the course is to learn about the physicochemical and geological conditions of formation of deposits of the main industrial minerals and their application in industry.
Analytical methods in ore deposits
900033
5
Elective
The aim of this course is to review the most important analytical methods and applications in the mineral deposits investigation in order to determine mineralogical, geochemical and isotopic composition and reconstruction of genetic processes. The course covers: microscopy in transmitted and reflected light, electron microscopy and electron microprobe, microthermometry of fluid inclusions, ion chromatography, vitrinite reflection, crystallinity of chlorite, illite and graphite, atomic absorption and emission spectroscopy, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), stable and radiogenic isotopes.
Geophysical Exploration of Mineral Resources
900099
3
Elective
Mastering the specialist geophysical methods of measurement and interpretation applied in the exploration of construction materials deposits and solid raw mineral materials.
Field and laboratory practicum
900035
6
Elective
Students will be introduced to various field and laboratory methods used in exploration of mineral deposits. Students will be trained to recognize mineralization, visualize 3D geological structures, and reconstruct geological history. Most of the activities will be related to proper geological fieldwork: observation, personal filed book, interpretation and sampling. Furthermore, students will analyse the collected geological samples of water, soil, rocks, sediments, minerals in the laboratories. Finally, they will learn to combine and interpret obtained field and laboratory results with previous geological research and produce and present geological expert reports.
Analyses of mineral paragenesis
26490
3
Elective
The goal of the course is to train the students in microscopic analysis of different generations of mineral parageneses in magmatic and metamorphic rocks and their interpretation in the light of petrogenesis and later evolution of these rocks in the certain geotectonic environment.

Semester 3 - MISKOLC, HUNGARY

Course Course code ECTS Condition Objectives
Structural geology
MFFAT720020
4
Mandatory
The course provides a background in the fundamentals of structural geology. It introduces the methods of interpreting structural observations and determining the 3-D distribution of the lithological units, the physical properties controlling the development of fractures, folds, and other structural features. The course also introduces the students to building up, constructing and analysing spatial models.
Mineral deposits
MFFTT720021
4
Mandatory
The key target of the course is to introduce the geology of raw material deposits, their spatial distribution, their quantity and quality for the different commodities.
Engineering geology and hydrogeology
MFKHT720020
4
Mandatory
It introduces students to the key concepts of engineering geology, modern hydrogeology, and field hydrogeology, soil formation, soil classification methods, laboratory and field soil tests, water-to-rock underwater stress, and groundwater flow patterns.
Analytical technics in mineralogy and petrology
MFFAT720025
2
Mandatory
The key target of the course is to introduce the different analytical methods used in mineralogy and geology for the students. There are laboratory classes with individual work about the learned methods nearby the theoretical classes. Thru these exercises the students learn what is the best available method to answer certain geological questions.
Graduate research seminar
MFFAT710006
2
Mandatory
To introduce the methods of information gathering and evaluation, formal and ethic requirements of scientific communication, rules for preparation of oral and poster presentations. During the course these general requirements are actualized to the field of earth science and engineering. Examples and exercises will use English publications and text materials.
Geophysical measurements / Geochemical prospecting methods
MFFAT720031
4
Specialisation
Within the frame of this subject the students specialized in geophysical engineering study the application of geophysical methods in the different exploration phases, as well as the principles and aspects of planning geophysical surveys. An additional aim of the subject is to familiarize the students with the working principles and use of geophysical measurement devices. / Introduction into a basic area of mineral exploration methods, including the theoretical background of geochemical sampling, the detailed discussion of different sampling and analytical methods, as well as the methods of data processing and interpretation. Completion of a geochemical exploration project, including field sampling, sample preparation, data processing and interpretation is an important part of the course.
Geological mapping
MFFTT720029
4
Specialisation
The subject gives knowledge on the figuration of geological phenomena on topographic maps, on preparing geological maps, cross-sections, their legend and on assembling explanatory report.
Thesis work 1 (Miskolc) / research in innovative exploration (WUST)
MFFTT730009
6
Specialisation
To complete research or development work in a topic of mineral exploration-related technique, method or approach development or justification in laboratory or at field conditions.

Semester 4 - MISKOLC, HUNGARY

Course Course code ECTS Condition
Safety techniques and labour safety
MFKHT741010
2
Mandatory
Thesis work (including 2ECTS SOC internship)
MFFTT740010
24
Mandatory